Fresh and Zesty Summer Salad

Bursting with vibrant colors and refreshing flavors, this Fresh and Zesty Summer Salad is the ultimate showcase of seasonal produce. Featuring crisp mixed greens, juicy cherry tomatoes, crunchy cucumber, sweet strawberries, creamy avocado, and tangy feta cheese, this salad is a delightful medley of textures and tastes. A sprinkle of walnuts adds the perfect crunch, while a bright homemade dressing of olive oil, lemon juice, and a hint of honey ties everything together. Ready in just 15 minutes and perfect for a light lunch or as a side dish for summer gatherings, this easy summer salad is a healthy, gluten-free dish that everyone will love.

Nutriscore Rating: 78/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:15 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 4 cups Mixed salad greens
• 1 cup Cherry tomatoes
• 1 large Cucumber
• 1 cup Fresh strawberries
• 1 medium Avocado
• 0.25 medium Red onion
• 0.5 cup Feta cheese
• 0.5 cup Walnuts
• 3 tablespoons Olive oil
• 2 tablespoons Lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon Honey
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Wash and dry the mixed salad greens thoroughly. Place them in a large salad bowl.

Step 2

Halve the cherry tomatoes and add them to the salad bowl.

Step 3

Peel and slice the cucumber into thin rounds. Add to the salad bowl.

Step 4

Hull and slice the strawberries into halves or quarters depending on size, then add to the bowl.

Step 5

Slice the avocado in half, remove the pit, and scoop out the flesh. Cut into cubes and add to the bowl.

Step 6

Thinly slice the red onion and scatter over the top of the salad.

Step 7

Crumble the feta cheese and sprinkle it over the salad along with the walnuts.

Step 8

In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, honey, salt, and black pepper to create the dressing.

Step 9

Drizzle the dressing over the salad just before serving and toss gently to combine all ingredients.

Step 10

Serve immediately and enjoy the fresh, vibrant flavors of summer.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1241.1g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1411.3

Total Fat 121.0g	0%
Saturated Fat 23.6g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 35.8g
Cholesterol 66.8mg	0%
Sodium 2130.2mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 70.8g	0%
Dietary Fiber 23.3g	0%
Total Sugars 29.7g
Protein 30.5g	0%

Vitamin D 12IU	0%
Calcium 618.7mg	0%
Iron 7.1mg	0%
Potassium 2675.8mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 72.9%

Protein: 8.2%

Carbs: 19.0%